35. Exercise Intolerance + Ways to Increase Movement (with Dr. Mark Heisig)

It is common to develop exercise intolerance while recovering from a brain injury. Today, Dr. Mark Heisig is here to explain why this happens, and give advice for survivors on how to increase movement.

Some topics covered: the relationship between symptoms and exercise, autonomic system dysfunction, different types of exercise affect on the brain, suggestions for where to start with increasing movement, and more.

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0:00 Intro- Exercise Intolerance

7:47 Introducing Dr. Mark Heisig

12:02 What are some challenges with exercise after concussion?

15:33 Exercise & Concussion Symptoms

17:40 Symptom Limited Activity

21:54 Increasing Activity

23:20 Buffalo Concussion Test

28:32 Low, Moderate, and High Intensity Exercise

35:22 Resistance Training

40:53 Duration

44:09 Where to Start for PCS

49:26 Ways to Increase Movement

53:12 Words of Hope

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